January weather forecast
Congo

In the Republic of Congo, the month of January falls in the midst of the short dry season, but it is not entirely devoid of rainfall. Rainfall levels remain relatively low compared to the peak rainy periods, making it one of the drier months of the year.

The average daily temperature typically stays around 24°C (75.2°F). During the day, the mercury can climb higher, while at night, temperatures generally fall to between 16°C (60.8°F) and 21°C (69.8°F), providing a cooler respite.

The capital city, Brazzaville, located in the southeast of the country, experiences similar conditions to the rest of the nation during this month. Its position close to the equator ensures a relatively stable climate, with temperatures and rainfall not straying far from the country’s average.

Comparatively, January is slightly drier than the preceding month, December, and significantly drier than the months that follow, marking the transition from the dry season to the wet season in the Republic of Congo.

Regarding extremes, January does not hold any records for being the hottest, coldest, or wettest month of the year. However, it is part of the short dry period when rainfall is relatively reduced, promoting better travel conditions within the country.

Weather in Pointe-Noire, a key city on the Atlantic coast, mirrors the climate of Brazzaville and the rest of the country during January. The coastal location does mean that the city can experience slightly more temperate conditions, with the influence of the Atlantic Ocean moderating temperature extremes. However, the rainfall patterns are consistent with the broader climatic conditions of the country.

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• Brazzaville - January »
  Kicking off the year, January in Brazzaville, Congo presents warm conditions, noticeable by the substantial heat. On the first day of January in Brazzaville sunrise is at 05:51 and sunset at 18:13.
• Pointe-Noire - January »
  In the month of January, Pointe-Noire experiences a minor discrepancy from peak daytime temperatures, settling at an average low-temperature of 25.3°C (77.5°F). In Pointe-Noire in January, the average water temperature is 27.4°C (81.3°F).
• Dolisie - January »
  On the first day of January in Dolisie, sunrise is at 06:01 and sunset at 18:23. Traditionally warm, January's weather in Dolisie tends to be humid and wet, challenging residents and tourists with unpredictable rain patterns.
• Ouesso - January »
  With an average relative humidity of 54%, January is the least humid month in Ouesso, Congo. The month with the least rainfall in Ouesso is January, when the rain falls for 9.3 days and typically collects 22mm (0.87") of precipitation.
• Owando - January »
  In Owando in January, during 8 rainfall days, 102mm (4.02") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Owando, Congo, in January, it is raining for 8 days, with typically 102mm (4.02") of accumulated precipitation.
• Oyo - January »
  The average heat index, which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in January is computed to be 42°C (107.6°F). A distinct feature of January weather is the maximum rainfall the city receives in this month, with 66mm (2.6") spread over 21 days.
• Loandjili - January »
  January in Loandjili, Congo is characterized by warm temperatures and high rainfall. 125mm (4.92") of rain is recorded, making it one of the wetter months of the year. The months with the highest UV index in Loandjili are January through April, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7.
• Impfondo - January »
  January is the month when Impfondo's temperatures reach their peak, with averages of 36.2°C (97.2°F) and lows of 21.5°C (70.7°F). The months with the highest UV index in Impfondo are January through July, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7.
• Makoua - January »
  The month with the least rainfall in Makoua is January, when the rain falls for 14.2 days and typically collects 33mm (1.3") of precipitation. Makoua's temperature records reveal January as the warmest month, marked by average highs of 34.3°C (93.7°F) and lows of 22.8°C (73°F).